Chen Wei naturally knew that everything he had just said was pure nonsense.
But before a hall full of mighty beings, what else could he say?
Everyone standing in the hall was an immortal renowned throughout the Three Realms, each with eight hundred tricks up their sleeve. Rashly stepping forward to show off his cleverness would hardly be wise. Polishing Taibai Jinxing's report a little, then repeating it wholesale, was the perfect way to keep himself out of trouble.
Sure enough.
Taibai Jinxing turned back, glanced at Chen Wei, and nodded slightly in approval.
"Minister Chen speaks sensibly." Upon hearing this, the Great Heavenly Venerable seated high above them revealed a rare smile and nodded on the spot. "Then let it be as you suggest. If those three vile creatures survive the encirclement, their death sentences may be waived."
Once those golden words left his august lips, the law was clear.
Yet Chen Wei's heart lurched, and an ominous premonition rushed straight to his head.
Oh no!
His mouth had always been as though blessed with supernatural power-whatever he said came true. What if the Three Demons really did claw out a path to survival?
It was not that he doubted Yang Jian's and Nezha's fighting prowess. The facts stood before him, but there was always that dreaded possibility. Even a cornered dog would leap over a wall, let alone three supreme Demon Kings.
If they truly escaped by some stroke of luck, how could the Discipline Inspection Court ever show its face while carrying out its duties again?
Just as Chen Wei wrestled with his worries, debating whether to hurry and add another remark.
The Sandalwood Merit Buddha pressed his palms together and proposed, "Your Majesty, Great Heavenly Venerable, since those three vile creatures have already wrought such calamity,